Community Phlebotomist — Home Visits (Fixed Term)

West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Community Phlebotomist on a fixed-term basis to support community nursing teams across West Suffolk. The role involves visiting patients at home to collect blood samples and maintain high standards of safety and care.

You will manage daily itineraries across Mildenhall, Brandon, Bury St Edmunds and surrounding villages, ensuring accurate patient identification, specimen labelling and timely data entry.

Qualifications

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Responsibilities

• Provide a high-quality community phlebotomy service, collecting blood samples safely in patients' homes.
• Plan and manage daily visits across an allocated geographical area, maintaining effective communication with patients, carers and colleagues.
• Ensure accurate patient identification, specimen labelling, data entry and maintenance of clinical records using electronic systems, while adhering to confidentiality and information governance requirements.
• Handle, store and transport samples in accordance with procedures, maintain equipment and stock levels, and contribute to a safe, clean and efficient working environment.
• Follow Trust policies and procedures, report incidents and equipment faults, participate in audits and service improvements, and support the delivery of a high-quality, patient-centred service.

Job description

West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Community Phlebotomist on a fixed-term basis to support community nursing teams across West Suffolk. The role involves visiting patients at home to collect blood samples and maintain high standards of safety and care.

You will manage daily itineraries across Mildenhall, Brandon, Bury St Edmunds and surrounding villages, ensuring accurate patient identification, specimen labelling and timely data entry.